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Obesity is a major factor in today's society and can cause a broad range of health problems. Obese children are also more prone to low self-esteem, negative body image and depression. 4-H FIT is an interactive, hands-on program that emphasizes the importance of whole body fitness. The types of fitness related to the 4-H pledge include: Head - Mental: Approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions; seeking help and offering help. Heart - Spiritual: Strengthening a set of beliefs, principles or values that sustain an individual's sense of well-being and purpose. Hands - Social: Developing and maintaining trusted, valued relationships that are personally fulfilling and foster good communication, including exchange of ideas, views and experiences. Health - Physical: Activities that require aerobic fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility, and regular exercise. In Bleckley County, 30 members enrolled in the program and met once a week for eight weeks. At the end of the eight weeks, all participants stated that they paid more attention to the foods they ate, the amount of activity accomplished each day and they were learning to better cope with everyday stresses. They also learned the importance of setting goals and maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends.
